Asus2sus4 chord on piano
A Suspended Second And Fourth. Notes: A, B, D and E.
How to play Asus2sus4
- Find A just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B, D and E above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Aroot
B2 · major second
D4 · perfect fourth
E5 · perfect fifth
Asus2sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A · B · D · E1st inversion
B · D · E · A2nd inversion
D · E · A · B3rd inversion
E · A · B · DNotes and theory
Aroot
B2 · major second
D4 · perfect fourth
E5 · perfect fifth
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound. The formula is 1 2 4 5.
More A chords
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suspended second and fourth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Asus2sus4 chord?
Asus2sus4 (A suspended second and fourth) is made of four notes: A (root), B (major second), D (perfect fourth) and E (perfect fifth).
How do you play Asus2sus4 on piano?
Play A, B, D and E together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Asus2sus4?
Root position: A B D E. 1st inversion: B D E A. 2nd inversion: D E A B. 3rd inversion: E A B D.
What does a suspended second and fourth chord sound like?
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound.